We had an incredible time visiting Pedro St James! We were not sure what to expect, and due to some construction we couldn’t go into the great hall, however we really enjoyed the movie and walking around the grounds. The guides were super helpful and flexible, even though we showed up during their team meeting, they were still on top of helping us. I definitely will come back when I can go inside the great hall!

Was able to join a small guided tour that had just started. Watched a little video about the history of the family & then walked thru the house. We pretty much had the place to ourselves until a large group arrived.

Pedro St. James is the oldest existing stone building in the Cayman Islands, and it's a must-visit tourist spot here. The property is a beautifully restored 18th-century plantation home, which is informative and fascinating. At a time in the Cayman Islands when most people lived in tiny, thatch-covered houses, a wealthy Englishman, using slave labor from Jamaica, created an astonishing 3-story building called Pedro St. James. Visitors can learn about the island's early inhabitants, the pirates, and the important role of Pedro St. James in shaping modern Caymanian society. The architecture of the building itself is stunning, with great care taken to preserve the original features while making the site accessible and comfortable for visitors. The gardens and grounds are also beautifully maintained, providing a peaceful and serene environment for exploration.

Interesting historical site. Enjoyed the film introduction and knowledgeable docent

Went to Pedro Castle an amazing tourist destination, this May (2023) with my girlfriend, to visit my family in Grand Cayman. Our tour guide Stacey and his cat 🐈 ❤️ toured us around this wonderful attraction. We watched a interactive and interesting movie about the great house and the history of government founded by the family of the house. Stacey is family to the original owners of the house and has great tales and personal information to share. I highly recommend you get him and his cat to provide you a tour! The grounds that the castle sits on also host many weddings and has beautiful foliage indigineous to the island. Tell Stacey I sent you!

What a wonderful place to escape the crowds and learn about the history of the Cayman Islands. We took a tour which was informative and interesting. Our tour guide, Wilson, was a great storyteller. The grounds are beyond beautiful, and the theater was like nothing we had ever seen before. Pedro St. James was a wonderful stop as we explored the island. Thanks, Chris (tour guide at the cruise terminal) for the recommendation!

We booked a combo tour through RC cruise line. St Pedro and Turtle Swim. I think most of us were a little disappointed by how much time we had to wait around at this place. It was hot and our group was much too big for touring the house. My husband and I ended up venturing off on our own to read on the history of the house. Our tour guide lady was nice but due to the size of our group we couldn't hear most of what she had to say. After touring the house, we were guided to a small theater to watch a film on how to island and St James came to be. Not the best film work but we were thankful to have a break in the air conditioning for a bit. This place is located quite a distance away from the Turtle Center as well. If history is your thing you might enjoy this stop, but I wouldn't recommend booking this combo excursion through the cruiseline. It was too overpacked for us to actually enjoy ourselves.

This was such a neat little experience! We were the only ones there, which was great! The move watched prior to touring the home was very well done and theatrical. I was entertained the whole time. The house is full of history. The rum tasting afterwards was great, and there is a rum you can only drink there- it is not sold anywhere else, and it was very delicious. Staff was very friendly. I recommend visiting.

Great Little history lesson. Just like every tour we have taken in cayman. You can tell the people that are taking care of this place are locals. The care about there history and it shows. Highly recommend.

Trisha was an amazing guide and Laura in the gift shop was a pleasure. Stop by for the oldest history on the island. Give yourself a couple+ hours for the tour, relax by the sea, and rum tasting.

An absolutely amazing historical attraction here in Grand Cayman. Personally, the presentations and tours were one of the best on island! I love Pedro Castle. ♡ Kid friendly and lots of parking! Souvenirs available too!

You have to add this to your itinerary! this was an amazing stop. it was not much money for the quality of the tour. We did a self guided tour, but did get to see the movie. there was a great amount detail and history that you will discover here about Caymon as well as Jamacia and their connection and history. how slavery and Independance from other nations all came to be in this same place.

We took a guided tour with Patricia, or Tricia. Not pat, that's what you do to a dog. :) Patricia gave us a wonderful guided tour of the grounds and the house. Intertwining personal stories with the history of the site while seamlessly slipped in and out of accents. After the tour we had time to explore the grounds on our own and relax on the lawn and play on the giant swing. There were a number of iguanas, hermit crabs and other critters to enjoy watching. We ended the evening having dinner and a rum tasting at Thatch & Barrel while watching the sunset.

It was a very cool experience and I learned a lot about the history of the house. We took the guided tour of the property and all of the workers were friendly.

A very nice place to spend a relaxing afternoon learning about local history of Cayman Islands. We arrived a bit late (an hour before closing) after lunch at the on-site restaurant so we missed the introductory video otherwise the trip would have been perfect. Recommend to arrive at least 2 hours before closing so you can catch the introduction film and then have some time to walk around.

If you’re in Grand Cayman for a week and have time to explore local history and culture, this is a great stop along your way to the East & North ends. Very informative historical stop. Don’t miss the movie, we watched it after touring the castle/grounds.

A really lovely, quiet historical house to visit. It is small and there is no access to the house if you can't use the stairs. A glimpse into the history of this island with beautiful sea views and often a cool breeze. You can take photos, get a guided tour and watch a video of the history. Important to the history of these islands. I must admit I have not been when ships are in or on a day when it could be busy. We usually visit with guests or before heading to sports beach in the afternoon. The staff are very helpful and friendly. You can get drinks and snacks at the gift shop, Restaurant here as well. Closed Monday open from 11 am Tuesday till Sunday.

Very interesting tour around the historic heart of Grand Cayman vividly brought to life by our excellent guide, Trisha. There was so much information and local culture that she delivered in an entertaining manner, that the guided tour is well worth the extra cost.

We really enjoyed the self-guided tour they offered. Their mini movie was interactive and gave a thorough overview of the history of Pedro St. James. It was a cool experience to walk around the house and see how people used to live. You may even run into a little visitor like we did!

We had an excellent tour Guide named Wilson. Very informative. The theater show before the tour was great. This is a very important place for Grand Cayman and I am glad to support it's efforts to continue to educate all who visit.

Another must see for those wanting to do more than beaches. Learn about the history of the area with a great introduction video. Also had fun on the small playground.

Pedro St. James is a true gem of Grand Cayman! The beautifully restored Great House offers fascinating insights into Caymanian heritage from the 18th century, when the population was only around 500. The national historic site emphasizes the important history of Cayman, as well as the resilience of the islands and its people. Highly recommended

Great history for learning about the island & its history

I was impressed with the museum and guided tour provided by Willson. The place is very well preserved, and the staff is very nice. You can definitely see the history of grand cayman through this place. Make sure you allocate at least 60 minutes. Part of the tour is a video on a 3d stage - loved it! The main museum building, small stamps and scuba expos.

Real disappointment- especially considering the ticket price

What an amazing tour! Trish was out tour guide and we’ll never forget her! She has such an amazing spirit and spunk to her! She is knowledgeable and provides a wealth of information and engaged with our entire family-our kids (who hate doing tours by the way) started asking her questions and were so intrigued-repeating the information on the car ride home! Wow is all I can say. Book this tour and ask for Trish!

We loved this place, one of the highlights of our Grand Cayman trip! The tour guides are very energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history of Pedro St. James. The rum tasting was a self-serve, so you definitely get all the rum you'd want to drink in an afternoon. The 1780 rum was delicious, very smooth. We bought some to bring back home (you can't purchase it anywhere else). This place is a must-see for the rich history, breathtaking views, and tasty rum!

This is a must visit! The entrance price is inexpensive (especially residents rates) and very good value. The house has been restored to how it would have looked in the 18th century and they've done a great job. The film is informative and gives a potted history of the house which is closely interlinked with the history of Cayman itself.

Great views of the iron shore, and gorgeous venue - would be perfect for a lovely wedding venue. We just briefly stopped by to see the view rather than the actual historical site (due to limited time frame) but the staff were wonderful and understanding. Will definitely return to see the feature in the future

Great place with history of the Islands and friendly staff. The show at the beginning is really informative and the light and sound effects are awesome! The entry fee is $15 CI , which is pretty good for what you get. If you want to do something other than be around water, or if you're a history buff, this is a quick detour that you should take!

It has alot of ole Caymanian type buildings and artifacts. Some animals and an awesome view of the ocean in the back with access to walk on the ironshore, which is 1 of the rocks that form our 3 beautiful Islands

Neat place to learn about the history of the Caymans. Enjoyed the time we had there looking around. The house was really neat!!

The history is interesting. I was most intrigued by the construction materials and techniques. The grounds are nice to view. Like any docent toury, the experience varies by the docent.

3 stories 1 room each, unusual layout. Very interesting, nice historical movie/diorama. No place for people with mobility issues

A Beautiful Location Full of History Easy to find, well sign posted, well organized, historically important site, highly informative about Caymanian culture and history, ample parking, guided tours or self-tours available. Friendly, helpful, & knowledgeable staff and guides. Lovely restaurant on site with ocean views & indoor and outdoor seating. Pedro St James is an important Caymanian historical site that combines a beautiful natural location with island, and world, history. A short informative film introduces the tour. There is information about the history and culture of Cayman at all the locations around the site.

Ms. Trisha was an amazing tour guide! From her personal history w/ the place to her sense of humor & overall knowledge, I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the visit. The grounds & view out to the ocean are also breathtaking.

Great tour guide. Very informative. Snacks, drinks, beer, and food also available for purchase.

Loved learning the history and touring the house. Beautiful sights to see here

Beautiful place with wonderful history of the Cayman Islands. It is a must-see for everyone!!

Make sure and pay for the guided tour and request Trisha if possible, you will not be disappointed! Beautiful theater, exhibits and of course, home. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our time listening to all the stories of life and family through the generations and history of the Cayman Islands. This was definitely a highlight of our visit to Grand Cayman!

If you have time it's a nice place to visit.

Must see destination. Inexpensive tour with good condensed version of history of this place and Island. The theater (short movie is played) is an amazing experience. One of a kind of theater experience. House is very nice to visit and take wonderful pictures to lock in memories. First destination to see when arrive to Island to set a nice mood. Anju, tour guide was friendly and great asset to the place. Oh, bathrooms are clean and also a restaurant on this property.

Wow, a great presentation of some important Caymanian history lovingly restored or recreated. Well worth the 19USD entry fee. Wilson was very helpful in getting us underway.

Pedro St. James is a great place to learn some of the local history. The restaurant had delicious food. It is a perfect spot for lunch. The property has breathtaking views and lots of spots for photos.

My dad loves learning about history so I took him on an afternoon historic tour. It was during the weekend and felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by very polite staff. Our tour guide, Mr. Stacy, was amazing and very knowledgeable about Cayman culture and history. He even gave us facts about the Caribbean and the Bay Islands. He also offered to take us pictures, which I truly appreciate. I personally was very impressed with the theatre room! Such a cool little spot. Will definitely bring more family and friends here to visit.

This is a great place to learn about the history of grand cayman. I thought it was pretty neat how they start off with a little movie that looks kind of like a movie set with wind, thunder, lightning and rain, it makes it feel like you travel back in time to where it all started. After the short movie you go out the doors and are introduced with a beautiful view of the ocean and the Pedro St. James building. If you are interested in the history of Grand Cayman I would highly recommend visiting here!